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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$549

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What people say

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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer for its excellent wearability, definitive style, and smooth, confident bezel action. The dual scale on the bezel is noted as surprisingly useful, and the crown action, winding, and hacking are reported to work perfectly. One owner describes the Serica 5303-3 as gorgeous and unique, though another notes the crown can appear comically large. On balance, owners rate the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer highly for its blend of unique design and robust functionality.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

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